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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Telluride, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)

Lat: 37.95389°NLon: 107.90861°WElev: 9078.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.52 in (1033.53 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Lake City CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Lake City CO
 37.97°N 107.46°W (Elev. 12579 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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